Many families are pushing for a K-12 alternative that would distance students from the burn zone.
Hundreds of families have sought alternative learning opportunities on Maui and beyond.
Recent changes to a federal program could allow for a significant expansion of free school meals in Hawaii, but it's unclear if the state will opt in.
Dealing with the emotional unease is as urgent as more practical challenges, they say.
Classes resumed despite lingering concerns about air quality due to the nearby burn zone. Lahaina's intermediate and elementary schools also are reopening this week.
State health and education officials say it's safe for kids to come back but some parents and teachers have doubts.
The creation of a new evacuation route for Lahaina schools comes as campuses prepare to reopen.
Educators are prioritizing social-emotional learning and mental health amid uncertainties of what the next quarter will bring.
The campus will welcome students in two doctoral programs beginning in August 2024.
The recent decision to cancel a Waianae-Castle match over safety concerns is just the latest chapter in a saga that goes back at least 60 years.